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Precision defect engineering can yield improved graphene

Graphene Info   -   Scientific and Educational Websites

Researchers from several institutions. including the University of Nottingham, University of Warwick and Diamond Light Source, have developed a novel approach to controlling structural defects in graphene, enhancing its functionality for a range o...

Sep 21, 2025

New method for making graphene turns defects into improvements

Phys.org   -   Scientific News Websites

Recent research has found a new way to make graphene that adds structural defects to improve the performance of the material that could have benefits across a range of applications—from sensors and batteries, to electronics.

Sep 20, 2025

New cooling breakthrough nearly doubles efficiency

ScienceDaily   -   General News Websites

CHESS thin-film materials nearly double refrigeration efficiency compared to traditional methods. Scalable and versatile, they promise applications from household cooling to space exploration.

Sep 20, 2025

Plasmonic design sparks 2440 fold photon upconversion in 2D layers

Nanowerk   -   Nanotechnology Websites

Scientists report a record 2440 fold boost in two photon upconversion from 2D excitons, opening new paths for advanced photonic devices and energy research.

Sep 20, 2025

Scientists unlock new way to control light waves in two-dimensional materials

Nanowerk   -   Nanotechnology Websites

Researchers found a method to tune Dirac plasmon polaritons, paving the way for efficient terahertz devices that could revolutionize sensing, imaging, and computing.

Sep 19, 2025

Soft implant restores nerve function after spinal cord injury

Nanowerk   -   Nanotechnology Websites

Timed release of therapeutic molecules from a soft nanofiber-hydrogel implant supports nerve regrowth and circuit repair after spinal injury, restoring movement and bladder control in preclinical models.

Sep 19, 2025

Quantum scars boost electron transport and drive the development of microchips

Nanowerk   -   Nanotechnology Websites

Quantum physics often reveals phenomena that defy common sense. A new theory of quantum scarring deepens our understanding of the connection between the quantum world and classical mechanics, sheds light on earlier findings and marks a step forwar...

Sep 19, 2025

New ceramic fiber boosts nanogenerators for self-powered grid sensors

Nanowerk   -   Nanotechnology Websites

Researchers design branch-heterostructure ceramic fibers that triple nanogenerator output and enable accurate self-powered power grid monitoring.

Sep 19, 2025

Ultrathin films of ferromagnetic oxide reveal a hidden Hall effect mechanism

Nanowerk   -   Nanotechnology Websites

Researchers demonstrate spontaneous in-plane Hall effect in SrRuO3 films, revealing new insights into electron transport.

Sep 19, 2025

Cerebral Energy awarded Phase II SBIR by Space Development Agency (SDA) for solid state graphene-based batteries

Graphene Info   -   Scientific and Educational Websites

Cerebral Energy, a company that develops next-gen energy systems with advanced materials derived from US waste streams for the US Department of Defense and other federal agencies, has announced it has been selected by Space Development Agency (SDA...

Sep 19, 2025

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